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Biography
BOSWELL, Leonard L., a Representative from Iowa; born in Harrison County, Mo., January 10, 1934; graduated from Lamoni High School, Lamoni, Iowa, 1952; B.A., Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa, 1969; United States Army, 1956-1976; farmer; board of directors of the local farmerÂ’s cooperative, 1979-1993, president for thirteen years; member of the Iowa state senate, 1984-1996, president, 1992-1996; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).
Bills Sponsored (20)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6912To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for temporary improvements to the Medi...09/16/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.1428Congratulating Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, ...09/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6692To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide loan guarantees for projects to construct renew...08/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.4855To require studies by the Secretary of Agriculture on the effects of food products from cloned an...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.5858To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for carbon sequestration.
04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (497)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...12/02/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...12/01/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6127To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
11/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.6264To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commo...11/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.RES.1529Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first ...11/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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